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Cmdr. JOSEPH R. MILLS
Executive Officer USS HARVEY C. BARNUM JR. (DDG 124)
28 January 2026
Cmdr. JOSEPH R. MILLS
Cmdr. JOSEPH R. MILLS
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CDR Joe Mills is a native of Bay Shore, New York. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2009, and earned a Masters in Defense and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College in 2016.
CDR Mills‘ operational assignments include Main Propulsion Officer and Strike Officer in USS DECATUR (DDG 73), and Navigator in USS STOCKDALE (DDG 106). As a Department Head, he served as Operations Officer and Combat Systems Officer in USS PAUL HAMILTON (DDG 60). During those tours, he deployed to FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleet four times.
Ashore, CDR Mills served as a Surface Warfare Junior Officer Assignment and Distribution Officer at Navy Personnel Command (PERS-41). Following his Department Head Tours, he served as Flag Aide to Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic and Executive Assistant to the Navy Chief of Legislative Affairs. Most recently, he served as the Branch Head of International Capabilities Division, Joint Staff J8, Force Structure, Resources and Assessments Directorate.
His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and various unit, campaign, and service awards.
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